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CANADA: Twitter to launch engineering hub in Canada with dozens of hires this year

CANADA: Twitter to launch engineering hub in Canada with dozens of hires this year

Twitter's Thursday announcement is zeroing in on the Canadian market because of the technical talent it has seen evolving in the country recently
Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's authorized vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Oxford-AstraZeneca, all appear to have very good results against B.1.1.7, which is the most common variant so far found in Canada
ONTARIO: Province to extend COVID-19 vaccine intervals after change in federal guidance

ONTARIO: Province to extend COVID-19 vaccine intervals after change in federal guidance

The province said it will soon share details on an updated vaccine plan that accounts for the new dosing recommendation as well as expected supply of the recently approved Oxford-AstraZeneca shots
ONTARIO: Sudbury man at the centre of a dispute over cross-border quarantine rules

ONTARIO: Sudbury man at the centre of a dispute over cross-border quarantine rules

Michael Bedard from Val Caron says his Quarantine Act fine is wrong, and legislation seems to back him up
CANADA: Alek Minassian found guilty in 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 10, injured 16

CANADA: Alek Minassian found guilty in 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 10, injured 16

Alek Minassian had admitted to planning and carrying out the attack on April 23, 2018 but had argued he should be found not criminally responsible for his actions because he is autistic
COVID-19: Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says

COVID-19: Ontario won't administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says

Elliott said it's a "very versatile" vaccine because it doesn't have the same cold storage requirements as the other two currently in use
WORLD: Six Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

WORLD: Six Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

The decision to cease publication and sales of the books was made last year after months of discussion, the company, which was founded by Seuss' family, told AP
ONTARIO: Pilot project aims to regulate tow truck industry that's rocked by violence

ONTARIO: Pilot project aims to regulate tow truck industry that's rocked by violence

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath accused the government of dragging its feet when it comes to responding to the escalating violence in the towing industry
COVID-19: National panel advises against using Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine on seniors

COVID-19: National panel advises against using Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine on seniors

MRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna recommended for people 65 years old and above 'due to suggested superior efficacy,' NACI panel says
COVID-19: Most Canadians confident federal vaccine rollout is back on track, poll says

COVID-19: Most Canadians confident federal vaccine rollout is back on track, poll says

Fifty-six per cent of respondents are confident the federal government can buy enough vaccine to ensure inoculation for those who seek it by September